Many of us remember the monsoons with going out and enjoying the first showers of the season, eating excellent street cuisine, and splashing around in puddles of water. However, these enjoyable activities carry the risk of exposing us to a variety of germs and viruses, resulting in us spending the rest of the season in bed owing to illness. Rainy season disease in babies also begins to increase, as their bodies are suddenly exposed to a massive change in the atmosphere, as well as a significantly higher number of bacteria that the body must fight. Montessori Cypress CA teachers want parents to be informed of the most prevalent monsoon diseases so that they can cope with them and get medical help as soon as possible.

Here are some of the most prevalent ailments to avoid during the monsoon.

Malaria - During the monsoon season, malaria is one of the most common diseases that affect a great number of individuals.

Causes - Puddles of water can form in numerous regions due to the constant rain. These could even be near to the house, making them ideal mosquito breeding grounds. The female mosquito of the Anopheles species normally carries the germs and transmits them to people after biting them.

Symptoms – Malaria manifests as the first indication of a fever. This happens at regular intervals or when the evening draws in and the shivers set in. This is followed by uncontrollable shivering, excruciating physical pain, and muscle weakness.

Prevention – According to the Cypress CA paediatricians, the only way to keep malaria from infecting you and your child is to keep mosquitoes away. Make sure the area around you is clean and there are no standing puddles of water. Always wear clothing that completely covers your body and applies mosquito repellents to keep mosquitoes at bay. Mosquito netting is also effective in this situation, but only when used indoors.

Cholera - It is a very dangerous disease that generally affects those who eat outside or unsanitary meals.

Causes - Cholera is caused mostly by a type of bacteria that thrives in dirty or polluted water, as well as food items prepared in it. Bacterial spread can be facilitated by unsanitary surroundings, unclean lavatories, or buildings placed near unsanitary areas.

Symptoms - Montessori teachers have seen that repeated bouts of diarrhoea are the only indication of cholera. The stools are usually watery, which causes severe dehydration, muscle cramps, and vomiting, all of which can be fatal to a baby.

Prevention - In this case, vaccination is the first line of defence, as one injection can protect for up to six months. The next step is to maintain personal hygiene, which can be accomplished with the use of sanitisers and disinfectants. To kill bacteria in drinking water, boil it first. Also, stay away from outside food at all costs and carefully select any vegetables and fruits you buy. In such instances, raw meat should also be avoided.

Besides the above, the following are some other illnesses that mostly occurs in the monsoon.

• Typhoid
• Viral Fever
• Gastroenteritis
• Dengue
• Influenza